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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.

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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
This site plan shows Paulucci Acres Pod 1A/B and 4, a proposed 502-home subdivision east of Vick Road and south of West Ponkan Road. The project is part of the larger Paulucci Acres development and is scheduled for review by the Apopka Development Review Committee on June 3.
Teresa Sargeant
June 1, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Eagle Scout candidate Charles Phelps (left) receives a certificate of appreciation from Chad Creech (center), board chair of the Apopka Serves Foundation, and Maribel Brinkle (right), president of the Apopka Historical Society, during Saturday's flagpole dedication ceremony at the Apopka Museum. Phelps led the service project that installed the museum's new flagpole.
Teresa Sargeant
June 1, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A view of Station Street in Apopka on Thursday. Apopka commissioners are scheduled to discuss a notice of default related to the Station Street Development Agreement during the June 3 City Commission meeting. 
Teresa Sargeant
May 28, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A sign marks the entrance to the Eden Crest subdivision in Apopka. The city’s Development Review Committee on May 27 reviewed a plat application tied to the project’s next phase.
Teresa Sargeant
May 27, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Gospel Centered Church, located at 4490 Rock Springs Road in Apopka, is seeking to expand to accommodate its steady ministry growth while creating room for outreach programs and storage needs the church currently lacks.
Teresa Sargeant
May 26, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Pastor David Schorejs, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Apopka and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, delivers the keynote address during Apopka’s Memorial Day ceremony Monday as Mayor Nick Nesta listens nearby. 
Teresa Sargeant
May 25, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The court has set a June 25 competency hearing for Hector Raul Cartagena (left), who in February was arrested for allegedly threatening in social media messages to kill then-Mayor Bryan Nelson (right).  
Teresa Sargeant
May 22, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
during a Thursday town hall discussion on redistricting and voting rights at St. Paul AME Church in Apopka. Seated beside him are educator and civil rights advocate Dr. Lavon Wright Bracy (center) and former state Rep. Kamia Brown (right).
Teresa Sargeant
May 22, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Commissioner Sam Ruth is pushing for the city to find ways to slow the pace of development in Apopka.
Teresa Sargeant
May 21, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Former City Commissioner and Pastor Alexander H. Smith of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church reads a proclamation form Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta recognizing Florida Emancipation Day. 
Teresa Sargeant
May 21, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
This site plan shows Paulucci Acres Pod 1A/B and 4, a proposed 502-home subdivision east of Vick Road and south of West Ponkan Road. The project is part of the larger Paulucci Acres development and is scheduled for review by the Apopka Development Review Committee on June 3.
DRC to review 502-lot Paulucci phase, 363-unit apartment project Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 1, 2026
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City approved overall Paulucci development for 1K+ homes.
Eagle Scout candidate Charles Phelps (left) receives a certificate of appreciation from Chad Creech (center), board chair of the Apopka Serves Foundation, and Maribel Brinkle (right), president of the Apopka Historical Society, during Saturday's flagpole dedication ceremony at the Apopka Museum. Phelps led the service project that installed the museum's new flagpole.
Eagle Scout candidate dedicates new flagpole at Apopka Museum Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 1, 2026
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Two-year Scout project culminates in Saturday ceremony at Apopka Museum.
A view of Station Street in Apopka on Thursday. Apopka commissioners are scheduled to discuss a notice of default related to the Station Street Development Agreement during the June 3 City Commission meeting. 
City moves toward default on Station Street development deal Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 28, 2026
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Developer misses design deadline, commission to consider issuing formal notice.
A sign marks the entrance to the Eden Crest subdivision in Apopka. The city’s Development Review Committee on May 27 reviewed a plat application tied to the project’s next phase.
Review committee backs plans for Juneteenth events Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 27, 2026
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DRC also takes up Eden Crest, Cold Link items.
Gospel Centered Church, located at 4490 Rock Springs Road in Apopka, is seeking to expand to accommodate its steady ministry growth while creating room for outreach programs and storage needs the church currently lacks.
Gospel Centered Church still on track despite DRC denial Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 26, 2026
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Congregation plans 9,600-square-foot addition as project moves through city review process.
Pastor David Schorejs, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Apopka and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, delivers the keynote address during Apopka’s Memorial Day ceremony Monday as Mayor Nick Nesta listens nearby. 
‘Freedom is never free’: Apopka marks Memorial Day with ceremony Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 25, 2026
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Speakers, veterans and families reflect on holiday meaning.
The court has set a June 25 competency hearing for Hector Raul Cartagena (left), who in February was arrested for allegedly threatening in social media messages to kill then-Mayor Bryan Nelson (right).  
Court sets competency hearing for man who threatened to kill Nelson Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 22, 2026
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Apopka man was arrested in February for threats against mayor.
during a Thursday town hall discussion on redistricting and voting rights at St. Paul AME Church in Apopka. Seated beside him are educator and civil rights advocate Dr. Lavon Wright Bracy (center) and former state Rep. Kamia Brown (right).
Apopka town hall on redistricting sparks heated debate over voting rights Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 22, 2026
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Speakers discuss gerrymandering, voter ID.
Commissioner Sam Ruth is pushing for the city to find ways to slow the pace of development in Apopka.
City officials debate growth policy, future of Planning CommissionTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 21, 2026
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Commission discussed development review, meeting procedures, and future workshop topics
Former City Commissioner and Pastor Alexander H. Smith of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church reads a proclamation form Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta recognizing Florida Emancipation Day. 
Emancipation Day event links voting rights fight to Orange County political debate Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 21, 2026
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Community advocates and civic organizations used Florida Emancipation Day to link the state’s history of slavery with modern voting rights battles and a brewing dispute over…